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H386 EOT

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

27,012 mi
Last recorded27,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 EOT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 27,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 27,011 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 26,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 26,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 26,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,696 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 26,695 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,299 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 18,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,701 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor codition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal in poor codition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,702 miles

both front wheel arches corroded anh holed not with in a prescribed area

front sub frame front bushes unbonded not resulting in excessive movement

nearside sill corroeded and holed next to front jacking point not with in a prescribed area

signs of corrosion along the length of both sills

Fail 12 Feb 2008 15,702 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front wheel arches corroded anh holed not with in a prescribed area

front sub frame front bushes unbonded not resulting in excessive movement

nearside sill corroeded and holed next to front jacking point not with in a prescribed area

signs of corrosion along the length of both sills

unable to get clear veiw of rear brake flexi hoses

Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,351 miles

NSR brake effort low

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2007 14,351 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

NSR brake effort low

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,032 miles

offside front outer sill and wheel arch holed and corrded/nearside outer sill corroded

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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H386 EOT is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H386 EOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H386 EOT is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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